How unsafe is it to travel to Johannesburg, South Africa right now?

I am supposed to go soon, but I am afraid it is too unsafe.

It sucks over there. A good friend of mine comes from South Africa and has told me stories.

I have also seen reports of rising crime in South Africa. But I think tourists are safe. You just need to be alert and careful. If you go, here is some information handy for your safety:

http://www.world-tourism.org/quality/E/safety_sheets/South%20Africa.htm

This is a link to the US State Department. They provide a list of travel warnings and other useful information for those of us wishing to travel abroad. Good luck.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html

Its cool man . i am in jhb, am from india, crime is somthing we have not seen in india, there is serious crime here. but if you live in a decent place then one should not worry too much. get in touch with me if you have very serious concern +27844462003, i work for an IT company working in the banking space. you are welcome to call me on my phone or skype (send me an sms and i'll send you my skype name) - cool, cheers paul.

I lived in Jozi for years.Keep cool and if you see someone suspicious be careful.Stay in crowd's and don't look like your helpless and lost.If you feel unsafe of not sure be near someone in a uniform.When you get there blow a kiss for me i miss my country.

Its safe over here if you use your head and don't walk the streets with a camera hanging around your neck. (Trust me, tourists do that). The crime is no worse than danger spots in major US cities. Apart from the crime, there is absolutely nothing unsafe about South Africa.

Its no worse than any other major city in the world, relax.

Have a great stay.

G

http://www.airborneadventuresafrica.com

One: have some common sense and you'll be right. After dark: don't walk around in areas you don't know. Don't look like a tourist...

And maybe check: www.crimexposouthafrica.org

if you will walk the streets at night and not go to areas were by it is notorious for crime, you will be safe. not much to worry about